Air Transport – A Tourism Perspective

Chapter 1

Introduction

Anne Graham*; Frédéric Dobruszkes^†    * University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom^† Free University of Brussels (ULB), Brussels, Belgium

Chapter Outline

• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 Key Sources of Literature
• 1.3 Establishing Common Definitions
• 1.4 Structure of the Book
  • 1.4.1 Part I: The Rationale for Flying
  • 1.4.2 Part II: Before Travelling—Choosing Transport Modes, Airlines and Airports
  • 1.4.3 Part III: On the Go—Accessing Airports and the Airline and Airport Experience
  • 1.4.4 Part IV: Reaching the Destination and Attractions
• References

1.1 Introduction

This book provides a comprehensive, contemporary, and global analysis of the role of air transport for today’s tourists. Long-haul tourists have very little choice ...